Historical Events
- Soyuz TM-24, launched into orbit
Famous Birthdays
- Ella Cruz, Filipina actress (Aryana), born in Angat, Philippines
Famous Weddings
Robert Mugabe
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe (72) weds Grace Marufu (31) at Kutama College in Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe
Famous Deaths
- Edward Digby Baltzell, American Ivy League sociologist (coined term WASP), dies at 80
- Eric Evans, English dean of St Paul's, dies at 68
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About August 17, 1996
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 8 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) - Los Del Rio
#1 Song: Wannabe - Spice Girls
